Publication Name	World Journal of Diabetes
Manuscript ID	120392
DOI	10.4239/wjd.120392
Country	Canada

Category	Endocrinology & Metabolism
Manuscript Type	Systematic Reviews
Article Title	Specialist-led interventions to support equity-deserving populations with diabetes:  A scoping review of the literature
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Vithuyan Sugumar, Yunxu Zhu, Tanya Doshi, Arpana Wadhwani, Emmanuel Akanbi, Aisha Yusuf Ibrahim, Tisha Joy and Kristin K Clemens
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Corresponding Author	Kristin K Clemens, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University, 268 Grosvenor Street PO BOX 5777, STN B, London N6A 4V2, Ontario, Canada. kristin.clemens@sjhc.london.on.ca
Key Words	Diabetes; Equity-deserving; Interventions; Specialist; Minireview
Core Tip	Diabetes disproportionately affects equity‑deserving populations, yet access to specialist care remains limited. This scoping review synthesizes evidence on specialist‑led and specialist‑supported diabetes interventions in high‑income countries, identifying five effective care models: provider education, patient education, community supports, multidisciplinary clinics, and telehealth. Interventions that emphasized empowerment, interdisciplinary collaboration, attention to social determinants of health, and flexible delivery are essential. Notably, models that extend specialist expertise into primary care and community settings may overcome structural barriers to access. Our findings can inform equitable, scalable diabetes care design and future implementation‑focused research.
Citation	Sugumar V, Zhu Y, Doshi T, Wadhwani A, Akanbi E, Yusuf Ibrahim A, Joy T, Clemens KK. Specialist-led interventions to support equity-deserving populations with diabetes: A scoping review of the literature. World J Diabetes 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4239/wjd.120392
PDF	120392-in-press.pdf

Received	2026-02-26 00:37
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-28 00:05
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-02 08:45
Return for Revision	2026-03-02 08:45
Revised	2026-03-30 12:43
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-04-16 12:29
Second Decision by Editor	2026-07-09 02:35
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-07-09 07:08
Articles in Press	2026-07-09 07:08
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ISSN	1948-9358 (online)
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